Jimmy Grimble (There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (DVD))

Member Name: Vivien

Product:	There's Only One Jimmy Grimble (DVD)
Date:	17/08/00 (112 review reads)
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Advantages: Modern Day Fairy Tale that works for me

Disadvantages: Makes Manchester look really grotty

Set in a very grim version of Manchester this is a modern day fairy tale involving a young Manchester City supporter ( Jimmy Grimble ) and the problems he faces at home and at school.

At school he is bullied by a hard core of Manchester United followers, whilst at home he has to cope with his mothers taste in boyfriends.

He befriends an elderly bag lady, and she gives him some old and battered football boots that she claims to have magic powers. Jimmy wears the boots and eventually becomes a hero in the Manchester Schools Football Knockout Cup. Wearing the boots give him great confidence and he plays fantastic football. He also manages to win over the friendship of most of the Man United supporters.

Throughout the film many of the adults seem to have exaggerated mannerisms, as if seen through the eyes of the teenager. This has quite a comical effect and doesn't go overboard too much. There is also a great soundtrack to accompany the action.

I was not dissapointed with this film and would look forward to watching it again. It is as good as any big budget Hollywood film for keeping your attention, and I found myself caring about many of the characters.

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